Family Law

• Child Support
  The Wood County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is involved in the investigation of most of the felony cases, and some serious misdemeanor cases, which are reported to the Sheriff’s Office. These include Homicide, Kidnapping, Abduction, Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Malicious Assault, Arson, Burglary, Breaking and Entering, Grand Larceny and other serious offenses. Additionally, the Major Crimes Unit investigates crimes committed by juvenile offenders and cases where a parent fails to pay Court Ordered Child Support.
• Guardianship
  Some of the types of cases handled are civil actions, domestic relations, adoptions, metal hygiene cases, guardianships, juvenile cases, appeals from Magistrate Court, criminal cases, and miscellaneous cases. Many of the cases are public record. However, others are confidential; these include adoptions, mental hygiene cases, guardianships and juvenile cases. Domestic relations cases are also restricted in some ways.

Criminal Law

• Sex Crimes
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Misdemeanors
  The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief legal officer of the county. The responsibilities include the prosecution of all crimes, both misdemeanors and felonies, within the county. Additionally, the prosecuting attorney acts as legal advisor to the County Commission and other county officials.
• Assault
• Murder
  The professionalism and dedication to duty of our uniformed and non-uniformed members have always made me very appreciative to be a part of what they represent. Whether working a murder investigation or a vehicle accident our professionalism shines through. I feel that because of that spirit shown by our people we are second to none.
• Homicide
• Arson
• Kidnapping

Health Law

• Auto Accidents